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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,459.70, 370,476.78 and 145,952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,459.70, 370,476.78 and 145,952.34 is: 201,415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,459.70 : 370,476.78 = 145,952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,459.70/370,476.78 = 145,952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,459.70x = 370,476.78 × 145,952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,459.70x = 54,071,952,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,071,952,956.67/268,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,415.53

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